Bill Kristol of The Weekly Standard originally touted that Sandra O’Connor, not Rehnquist, would be the first to resign. He was right. He further suggested that Alberto Gonzales would be Bush’s pick. Kristol has changed his mind.
Why? Kristol suggests that the First Lady has had something to do with the shift, with her comments this week from Africa. Mrs. Bush wants a Mrs. on the Supreme Court. Mr. Bush may be compliant.
Bush gave hints but no names today on what kind of nominee he will choose. Of course, his suggestion that she/he will be “mainstream” is an open definition. Perhaps early this week we will hear the name.
